Senior Electrical Engineer

About e-Zinc 

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based in Toronto with a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy, there is a surging need for affordable, flexible, long-duration energy storage. e-Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand as the first company in the world to “metalize” electricity.  

Backed by over CAD $80 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors - such as Toyota Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Eni, Evok Innovations, and BDC - e-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and visionary roadmap. Highlights include: 

• Named to the Global Cleantech 100 for four consecutive years (2022–2025) 
• $1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge 
• Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada 
• Secured over $12M in funding across three projects from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
• Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission 

As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization, e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring our transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy. 

Opportunity 

e-Zinc is searching for an experienced and talented Sr. Electrical Engineer to work within the Technology and Product Engineering department on the design, development, and assembly of battery pack and BESS products. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and assembly of electrically safe and robust electrical architectures and power conversion systems up to engineering release of our proprietary zinc-based cells, battery packs, and BESS products. This role offers the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of clean energy within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is a temporary/ contract role for 6 months with the option to extend into a permanent role as per business needs.

Position Scope and Responsibilities 

• Design of electrical architectures for battery pack and BESS products, including specification, selection, and integration of components for power conversion, power distribution, safety, monitoring, and connection to external systems.
• Delivery of electrical systems that achieve functional requirements, safety certification, high volume manufacturing readiness, cost targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Create detailed electrical and power schematics, wiring and harness diagrams, and BOMs using CAD and ECAD tools.
• Define and execute test plans for performance and safety verification of BESS engineering samples, including energy storage performance, power flow validation, compliance with standards (i.e. LV / HV isolation, insulation resistance, electrical noise, and EMC).
• Support the design and integration of Battery Management Systems (BMS), control and switching components, and sensing and monitoring hardware.
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, DFMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
• Drive the development of electrical test fixtures, jigs, and assembly processes to support pack and BESS validation and engineering sample assembly.
• Provide technical support for prototype builds, manufacturing transfer, and vendor qualification.

Key Deliverables 

In the first 6 months to a year, this role will be a fundamental contributor to success through: 

• Completing electrical design and assembly of our next generation of zinc-air cells, battery packs, and BESS unit engineering samples for field trials and commercial evaluation 
• Driving ECM and electrical engineering best practices within Product Engineering  
• Delivering electrical engineering design reviews and release of design documentation  
• Releasing completed electrical designs packages for Engineering Release to Manufacturing  

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical design and development for battery energy storage or industrial power systems.
• Experience designing power conversion (DC/DC) systems to regulate and manage battery-connected systems.
• Registration with the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) is an asset.
• Experience in component selection and integration including sensors, relays, and communication interfaces.
• Strong design, problem-solving and hands-on skills; experience in engineering, prototyping, and industrial production environments and field troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of applicable standards for battery and electrical system certification (e.g., UL, IEC, CE).

Who You Are 

• Motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, emerging growth environment
• Highly disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional integrity and personal effectiveness
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Passion for innovation and contributing to a better future 

Why Join e-Zinc? 

At e-Zinc, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues. 

Note: At e-Zinc, every application is personally reviewed by our People & Talent team — we do not use AI or automated tools for screening. We review your resume and screening question responses to understand your motivation, experience, and alignment with our mission.

Encouragement to Apply 

Studies show that individuals in underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you find you are passionate about this role and meet many of the items listed, we encourage you to apply! 

e-Zinc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates and supports diversity. We thrive in an environment of mutual respect and welcome all applicants. 

If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]